VFC Rail Handguard Kit — M249 GBB
VFC Rail Handguard Kit — M249 GBB
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DETAILS
DETAILS
- description
The standard M249 handguard is faithful to the real gun, which is another way of saying there is nowhere to hang a light. If you run a support gun in a building, or you want a foregrip on something that heavy, the handguard is the part standing in your way.
This swaps it for a metal unit with a 20mm Picatinny rail on it, which is the standard airsoft rail size — anything already in your box that clamps to a rail will clamp to this. Grips, torches, laser units, a bipod if you would rather hang it off the rail than the factory mount.
It is listed for the VFC M249 gas blowback machine gun and nothing else, so it is a platform-specific part rather than a universal rail.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Replacement handguard with rail |
| Construction | Metal |
| Rail | 20mm Picatinny |
| Platform | VFC M249 gas blowback machine gun |
| Manufacturer | VFC |
| Rail positions and length | Not stated by the manufacturer at time of writing |
| Material grade and weight | Not stated by the manufacturer at time of writing |
Good to know before you buy
The rail is 20mm Picatinny, so mounting hardware you already own will fit. Read the questions below before you commit to a particular light or grip.
VFC sell more than one rail part for this platform under different codes. This is the handguard kit, not a bolt-on rail section.
Frequently asked questions
Will my torch and foregrip fit?
If they clamp to a 20mm Picatinny rail, yes. That is the rail standard this carries.
How much rail do I get?
The rail length and the number of positions are not published. If a specific light or grip has to fit, ask us before ordering and we will get it measured.
Is it a drop-in swap?
It is sold as a handguard kit for the gas M249. We have not seen a fitting time published, so set aside an evening rather than five minutes.
What metal is it?
The construction is stated as metal and no grade is published, so we are leaving it at that.